Types of Locations For Paintball



Posted: Saturday, December 05, 2009

by Ralph Wilhelm
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There are a lot of types of paintball fields that offer a challenge and excitement to players. Paintball fields add to the complete enjoyment of the sport.

Woods

“Woodsball" as it is referred to by a lot of paintball players is the “purest" type of setting where paintball is played. On this type of field, players get the feel of the real war game.

Basically, the field is a secluded area in the woods which has an open area. Players learn stealth or how to move in the field in a very sneaky manner.

Concept Fields

The concept field is often created outdoors, with many objects that have been set up for players to take refuge in or seek protection from. Usually concept fields have a theme, the most thought of which is the urban city setting with cars, buildings and many other city elements.

There are some fields that are very creative with their themes, such as medieval themes with castles which have towers, wagons and cutouts of people. Concept fields are interesting and fun: players are able to adjust the skill level of the group by removing or adding obstacles.

Speedball Fields

According to paintball fans the most exciting and challenging of all fields are the speedball fields. They are made up of equally spaced and equally sized barriers. Some are huge,some are small.

The point here is that a player can not see past the huge barriers and can come upon or encounter anyone at any time. With the smaller barriers a player can be concealed one way, yet visible to another player.

Indoor Fields

These fields offer a much different outlook and experience from an the outside field. The first and major thing that noobs encounter is that here paintball guns are very loud: some find that the sound hurts their ears so they wear earplugs; but this is not usually the case.

Inside fields are generally found in cities where there is a lack of open areas to play the game. Similar to outdoor fields, indoor arenas also offer a variety of themes and set ups. The shooting range is considered to be the major difference.

The challenge is up to you: select a field that fits your interests and your skill level the best. I have only played woodsball so far but look forward to scenario games in the future. Paintball fields are as diverse as one’s imagination.

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Top-level comments on this article: (2 total)
» left by Jack Stewart
from Atlanta, Ga 2 years 85 days ago.
Great article but I was hoping you could go into a little more details about indoor paintballing. I have a friend who is opening a 26,000 square foot indoor paintball arena and I was trying to gain some facts and some "need to knows" when trying to open it up so I could be helpful. What would make his company better than the rest? Thanks!
» left by Ralph Wilhelm 1 year 298 days ago.
4 fans.
hello Jack
 
Here in central pa we only had one indoor paintball field and it closed after just one year. So I can't be much help there.Sorry
» left by Jack Stewart from Atl, Ga 2 years 82 days ago.
Also, if you could elaborate a little more about the rules to each of these settings. Do they change or are they mostly the same from field to field?
» left by Ralph Wilhelm 1 year 298 days ago.
4 fans.
Rules are about the same everywhere. I prefer fields that allow you to use your own paint,but in tourneys you are required to use their paint. It can really get expensive
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